Student ___________________
Date of Rotation_____________
Surgical Floor (4th)
OBJECTIVES
After participation in this rotation, the Health Science student will gain knowledge of various procedures
that are performed on the Surgical floor, will be able to identify what types of staff members are employed
on the units and their roles, and will be able to identify the important aspects of care on the surgical floor.
PRE-ROTATION ASSIGNMENT
Instructor__________
Define the following terms:
1. dehiscence
2. evisceration
3. atelectasis
4. nosocomial infection
5. NPO
6. Sequential Compression Devices (SCD)
7. TED hose
8. prosthetics
9. Advanced Directive/Living Will
10. Do Not Resuscitate
11. PICC line
12. Central Venous Catheter
13. Describe the difference in a thrombus and an embolus.
14. Explain why it is so important that a patient is NPO after midnight the night before surgery.
15. What are the potential side effects of anesthesia on a patient’s elimination patterns? (bowel
movements)
16. Explain different methods of post operative pain management.
17. Describe the benefits of early ambulation in the post operative period.
18. What preparation is required prior to sending a patient to surgery?
19. Describe the benefits of having a patient “turn/cough/deep breathe” after surgery. How often is it
to be done and documented?
20. How often is a pain assessment done and who is responsible for this assessment?
20. After giving pain medication to a patient, what would be extremely important for the nurse to do for
follow up and when?
21. Describe five safety measures used on the surgical floor (and others) to prevent patient falls.
22. Describe the schedule for taking vital signs post surgery. Why is it so important to stay on
schedule? What information can be gathered with the post op vital signs?
23. What are some common fears of surgical patients prior to surgery?
24. Why are post operative patient’s meals ordered from NPO to clear liquids, then to full liquids, to
light diet, then eventually to regular diet? This is called diet advancement.
Surgical Floor (4th)
Thank you for mentoring the Denton ISD Health Science student on your unit. Your time and leadership
is greatly valued and I appreciate your feedback on student performance while on your unit.
OBSERVED/ASSISTED
1. Preparation for Surgery
a. removing and storing prosthetics
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b. removing cosmetics
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c. securing valuables
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d. skin preparation
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e. checking pre-op list
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2. Post-Operative Assessment
a. vital signs
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b. patient shift assessment
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c. patient admission assessment
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d. surgical site assessment
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2. Post-operative Care
a. transfer from stretcher to bed
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b. raising bedrails/call light in reach
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c. repositioning
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d. Intake and Output
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e. pain management
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f. post operative ambulation
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Mentor Signature
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Date
Evaluation Sheet for Clinical Rotation
Student name: _______________________________________________________________________
Rotation site: ___________________________________
Date: ____________________
Please evaluate the student for each category and mark the appropriate box. The scale proceeds from a high of 5 to a low of 0.
Area of Evaluation
5
4
Presents proper appearance:
Professional grooming.
Neat and clean.
Meets professional standards.
Attitude toward learning:
Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to learn.
Asks pertinent questions.
Demonstrates enthusiasm.
Exhibits emotional maturity.
Observes rules:
Observes safety factors.
Demonstrates understanding of Medical Ethics and
Confidentiality.
Quality of work:
Uses proper techniques.
Takes pride in work.
Exhibits ability to follow directions.
Quantity of work:
Follows directions.
Completes tasks on time.
Productive use of time.
Cooperates with others:
Works well with others.
Readily assists others.
Displays good human relations:
Shows tact and understanding.
Respectful of others.
Exhibits a positive attitude.
Comments:
Mentor:_____________________________________________
Date:___________________________________
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2
1
0
Surgical Floor (4th)
Post Rotation Reflection
(due on Friday or Monday after Rotation on Unit)
Answer the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar/punctuation. Answer ALL questions.
1. The mentor(s) that I was assigned to was_____________________________________. Their
title(s) are_______________________________.
2. What did you like best about your rotation day in the department? Why?
3. What did you like least about your rotation day in this department? Why?
4. What skills did you perform while on this unit?
5. List five pieces of medical equipment that you observed on the unit this week.
6. What patient diagnosis and procedures did you learn about?
7. What medical terminology or abbreviations did you encounter? Name at least three and provide
definition or meaning.
8. Interview your mentor. List their educational background, job description, years of experience,
and level of job satisfaction.
Using the following space, write an essay describing your overall experience on the unit. When
reflecting on your day in the unit, think about your responsibility in your learning. What could you
have done differently to ensure that you have the optimal experience?
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Student Signature___________________________________ Date____________________